December 22, 2007
Remy Ma Slapped with $20M Lawsuit
We've had plenty to say about rapper Remy Ma after she shot a woman this past July in the Meatpacking District, but things have been quiet since she appeared in court early last month. Until now!
The AP reports that the woman she is suspected of shooting, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, is suing her for $20 million -- a figure much higher than the $2,000 Remy thought Barnes-Joseph stole from her that night.
The lawsuit says the shooting left her disabled, anxious and depressed. The suit also named as defendants Universal Music Group, and individuals who play important roles in Remy Ma's career, because they should have known she "had a history of unlawful, violent and anti-social behavior."Well that plan backfired, Ivan Fisher (Remy's lawyer) said that "since her arrest, Remy Ma has been unable to get sufficient U.S. bookings, and a proposed recording contract has been put on hold." As for Barnes-Joseph, she remains "disabled, fearful, anxious and depressed and still unable to return to work," according to the lawsuit.The defendants "encouraged her to engage in a pattern of harassment, threats, intimidation, physical violence and illegal acts which were designed and calculated by these defendants to enhance, market and promote the persona of 'Remy Ma,'" according to the suit.
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Another case of when keeping it real goes wrong.
It's a real shame, how that unfortunate incident has affected this young lady's career....
I highly doubt she has anything close to 20 million.
Man the US judicial system should allow out-of-court settlements - if you're a victim of an attempted murder and you're ok with $20M instead of sending the other party to jail, then settle out of court.
"Remy Ma after she shot a woman"?
No to nitpick, but don't you mean after she allegedly shot a woman?
From what I read, I think she did it, but she's not convicted yet.
halik007, So basically the ones with money buy their freedom, but the ones without don't?
Oooh Yeah, that'll work...
Well if she gets her purported $20 mil she certainly won't have to work any more.